Seoul Metropolitan Seodaemun Youth Center

Mountain & trail · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Rising 295.9 m above sea level, Ansan slants west from Inwangsan, forming the Muakjae pass before rising again. Muakjae, another name for Gilmajae, was also called Moakjae, and when the Joseon dynasty was founded and the capital moved to Hanyang

Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

The exhibits at the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History are arranged in chronological order.

Library · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

Public library in Seodaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Sports facility · 홍은2동

Public indoor pool in Seodaemun-gu. Adult pool with 6 lanes plus a toddler pool. Open swim 3,500 won per session. There is also a gym. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Mountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.

Stream & walk · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

A streamside path following an artificial waterfall and water channels. The waterfall is refreshing in summer, and shaded decking and benches run along the way.

Mapo-gu · Mapo-gu Office Stn. (Line 6)

Community gymnasium inside the Mapo Community Sports Center, with badminton and table tennis courts, a gym and a bowling alley. Fees vary by activity, so check before you go.

Gangseo-gu · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu. Seven-lane adult pool (1.2–1.5m deep) and a toddler pool (0.6m). Open swim is 3,300 won per session. There are also a gym, table tennis courts and badminton courts. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Gangdong-gu · Gangil Stn. (Line 5)

Community sports center in Gangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, with a swimming pool and badminton courts. Fees vary by activity, so check before you go.

Nowon-gu · Junggye Stn. (Line 7)

Municipal youth center in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, with a gym for badminton and a swimming pool.

Guro-gu · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)

Outdoor badminton courts in Guro-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.